HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA
OBITS
Danville,
IN. Feb. 5, 1897
Col. William W. Scearce, a Libby Prison Refuge.
Word has just been received here of the death of Colonel William W. Scearce, late of the 51st Indiana Regiment, at Pomona, CA. on Jan. 21, 1897. Colonel Scearce, better known as Capitan Scearce, had many acquaintances in IN. he enlisted for the 3 months service in the 11th Zouave Regiment and re-enlisted in the 51st. he was captured in Colonel Streight’s famous at Rome GA. and with Streight and the other officers, was confined in Libby prison. He was one of the 78 officers who drew lots to determine which 2 of them should be executed in return for the execution of 2 rebel spies. He was active in working on the tunnel from Libby Prison and conducted the correspondence with Mrs. Abbie Green, a Union woman of Richmond, who gave directions as to their actions after escaping. Scearce went through the tunnel, and, with Col. Streight, Major McDonald, and Lieutenant Sterling, went to Mrs. Green, who saw that they were provided with supplies and started toward the Union lines. Colonel Scearce is the last of this quartet to pass away. He re-entered the service and commanded the 51st at the battle of Nashville. He was mustered out at San Antonio, TX. Dec. 12, 1865
MRS. ESTHER GARNER
DIED AT INDIANAPOLIS!
Esther F. Garner, widow of the late Albert Ganier, who fell at her home
her about three months ago, suffered a fractured hip, passed away at the St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis, Tuesday. Oct. 31st, at the age of 78 years.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. R. Fugit, at the Christian Church, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 a clock, followed by burial at Greenlawn cemetery. During the services the
following obituary of her life was read:
Long lives see great variations in strength. Ester Florence Garner came from pioneer people. In her youth she was a strong woman, this allowed her to help clear the land where her
family had chosen to make a home.. However her failing strength in the latter years caused the fall which brought her death after almost ten weeks of suffering.
Esther Florence Gamer was born near Brownsburg, Indiana on December 6, 1855. She was the only daughter 0f William and Sarah Jane Duncan, She married Albert Garner,
January 27, 1878. There were two children of this marriage. Lottie May and Harry Maniard. The accidental death of her son, Harry Maniard, on June the 3rd, 1933 was a shock
front which she never recovered. She is survived by her daughter, Lottie May Phillips, and six grandchildren: Mrs. Helen Trucksess, Irene and Aldith Phillips. Lillian. Catherine and
Keith Garnet. There are also two great grandchildren, Janith and Rose Lynn Trucksess.
Mrs. Garner died at St. Vincent’s hospital in Indianapolis October 31, 1933. She displayed unusual patience in her suffering. Her cheerfulness with her lot during the long weeks of
illness impressed her friends and attendants who kept watch with the family at the bed side.
Mrs. Garner became a member of the Brownsburg Christian church, February 26, 1889 during the pastorate of Urban C. Brewer. The church joins in a fellowship of sympathy with
the family.
GARNER—The family of Esther F. Garner wishes to thank relatives, neighbors and friends for all their kindness during the suffering and death of one so dear to them.
Especial thanks are given to Dr. Scudder for his efforts, Mr. and Mrs. Evans and John. Walsh, Rev. Fugit, Mrs. Marshall, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Phillips and grandchildren of E. Garner.
WELL KNOWN FARMER PASSES ON SUDDENLY
Albert Thomas Garner, a life long resident of Lincoln township, and one of Brownsburg’s most successful farmers passed away suddenly at his home about two miles north of
Brownsburg on Monday March 9 at 5 P. M. Mr. Garner has reached the allotted span of life, being 70 years of age a few days before his death. He was born near Clermont on
Feb.29, 1856.
While he had been in ill health for about five weeks his demise was not expected and his death comes as a shock to the community. The end came peacefully. Mrs. Garner had
handed her husband a book and stepped out to speak to a neighbor. Upon her return Mr. Garner was found dead, the book in his lap and his head thrown back as if asleep
He is survived by his widow, two children Harry M. Garner and Lottie M. Phillips six grandchildren two sisters Mrs. Mollie McDaniel and Mrs. Wilda Johnson, and one brother,
Charles Garner, all of whom reside in Brownsburg and vicinity. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Elder Fuson. Interment was in
Greenlawn cemetery.
ALBERT THOMAS GARNER
Albert Thomas Gamer was born
February 29, 1856, and died March 9, 1926, at 3 P. M., aged 70 years and 9 days. He was the son of Harrison and Francis Garner, one a family of nine children, being the sixth
one to pass to the great beyond.
He was united in marriage to Esther Florence Duncan at Clermont,. Indiana, January 27, 1878. To this union was born two children, Harry M Gamer and Lottie M. Phillips
He resided in this immediate vicinity all his life and was a very successful farmer. He was a member of the Bethesda Baptist church and lived a Christian life to the best of his
knowledge In business life he was always conscientious and fair and was well liked by all who knew him.. He was a kind and considerate husband and father, who will be greatly
missed.
The sunset of this life is but the daybreak of life eternal
He leaves to mourn his departure a beloved widow, son and daughter, six grand children, Lillian, Catherine and Keith Garner, Helen South, Irene and Aldeth Phillips.
To these grand children he was much devoted. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mollie McDaniel and Mrs. Wilda Johnson, and one brother, Charles Garner all of this vicinity.
The funeral was held at the late home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Elder R. A. Fuson. Interment was in Greenlawn cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors, friends and relatives for their acts of kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our husband and father,
Albert Thomas Garner.Esther F. Garner, Barry M. Garner, Lotte M. Phillips.
Lighted A Match To Test Oil In Tractor—In M. E. Hospital In Critical Condition .
Harry Garner, aged about 50, living two miles northeast of town is in the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis in a precarious condition suffering from severe burns received early
Tuesday morning.
Before starting his days work, be first attempted to test the oil in his tractor. It is of the older models’ without an oil gauge, having a plate over the crank case that must be removed to
measure the depth of the oil.
Garner removed the plate then lighted a match to see into the crankcase, when there was an explosion which threw burning oil all over both hands and arms and about the
body from the waist up. He was dragged away by his son, who extinguished the flames.
Dr. McClure was summoned and dressed the wounds. He says the skin from both hands and forearms came off like a glove and that there were other severe burns in spots about
the body extending as high up as the back of his neck. He insisted that Gamer be taken to the hospital at once but consent was not obtained until Wednesday
Garner insists that he had tested the oil in the same manner a hundred times, but it is quite evident that the seepage of gasoline into the crankcase had been heavy and that he used
this dangerous method Just once too often.’ ‘
It is quite evident that he inhaled some flame and his condition is critical. If his life is saved he will probably lose one or both hands, and in event a hand is saved, considerable skin
grafting will be necessary.
Mr. Garner is a son of Mrs. Esther Garner, and since the death of his; wife about two years ago, has continued to live on his farm and make a home for his three children
He is widely known and his many friends are sincerely hoping for the best.
TRACTOR BLAST FATAL
Harry Garner, 48. Dies of Burns at Methodist Hospital
Burns suffered in a gasoline explosion caused the death Saturday, at the Methodist Hospital, of Harry Garner, age forty-eight, R.R. 2 Brownsburg. He was burned Tuesday when the
explosion wrecked a tractor he was operating. Dr. E.R. Wilson, deputy coroner. investigated.
CARDS OF THANKS
GARNER—We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the relatives, friends neighbors for their many acts kindness and sympathy shown during our recent tragedy
bereavement The family Harry Garner.
Burns Prove Fatal To Harry M. Garner
Harry M. Garner, who was fatally burned last week while examining the oil in his tractor, died from his injuries at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Saturday about noon.
Funeral services held at the late home northeast of town. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, followed by burial at Greenlawn cemetery.
Mr. Garner was born, Dec. 20, 1883. He was the son of Albert, and Esther Garner. He was married in 1906 to Rena Jenkins of Brownsburg. Mrs. Garner died two years ago.
The survivors are his mother. Mrs. Esther Garner; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Phillips: two daughters. Miss Lillian Garner and Miss Catherine Garner and a Son, Keith Garner. all Brownsburg..
Mrs. Harry Garner Dead
Mrs. Harry Garner passed away Sunday. April 12th, 1931 at her home 2 1/2 miles northeast of Brownsburg. after having been an invalid for the past ten years. She was taken
suddenly ill with pleurisy last Friday. and this developed into pneumonia which caused her death.
Susan Lorena was the daughter of Elizabeth and Milton Jenkins, and was born on the Jenkins farm south of Brownsburg. December 24, 1884. being 46 years 3 months and 28 days
of age.
On November 4 1907 she was United in marriage to Harry Garner to which union was born three children. Lillian aged 24. Catherine aged 15 and Keith aged 13.
In addition to the husband and children she is survived by two brothers. George Jenkins of Geneva and John of near Lebanon. Her parents and one sister, Mrs. Kate Winings.
having preceded her in death several years ago.
She was a member of White Lick Presbyterian church and while she had been an invalid for ten years, she was always patient and uncomplaining. Funeral services were conducted
at the late home by Rev. Urban Ogden of Indianapolis, Tuesday afternoon, April 14th at 2 o’clock, followed be burial at Greenlawn cemetery
Col. William W. Scearce, a Libby Prison Refuge.
Word has just been received here of the death of Colonel William W. Scearce, late of the 51st Indiana Regiment, at Pomona, CA. on Jan. 21, 1897. Colonel Scearce, better known as Capitan Scearce, had many acquaintances in IN. he enlisted for the 3 months service in the 11th Zouave Regiment and re-enlisted in the 51st. he was captured in Colonel Streight’s famous at Rome GA. and with Streight and the other officers, was confined in Libby prison. He was one of the 78 officers who drew lots to determine which 2 of them should be executed in return for the execution of 2 rebel spies. He was active in working on the tunnel from Libby Prison and conducted the correspondence with Mrs. Abbie Green, a Union woman of Richmond, who gave directions as to their actions after escaping. Scearce went through the tunnel, and, with Col. Streight, Major McDonald, and Lieutenant Sterling, went to Mrs. Green, who saw that they were provided with supplies and started toward the Union lines. Colonel Scearce is the last of this quartet to pass away. He re-entered the service and commanded the 51st at the battle of Nashville. He was mustered out at San Antonio, TX. Dec. 12, 1865
MRS. ESTHER GARNER
DIED AT INDIANAPOLIS!
Esther F. Garner, widow of the late Albert Ganier, who fell at her home
her about three months ago, suffered a fractured hip, passed away at the St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis, Tuesday. Oct. 31st, at the age of 78 years.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. R. Fugit, at the Christian Church, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 a clock, followed by burial at Greenlawn cemetery. During the services the
following obituary of her life was read:
Long lives see great variations in strength. Ester Florence Garner came from pioneer people. In her youth she was a strong woman, this allowed her to help clear the land where her
family had chosen to make a home.. However her failing strength in the latter years caused the fall which brought her death after almost ten weeks of suffering.
Esther Florence Gamer was born near Brownsburg, Indiana on December 6, 1855. She was the only daughter 0f William and Sarah Jane Duncan, She married Albert Garner,
January 27, 1878. There were two children of this marriage. Lottie May and Harry Maniard. The accidental death of her son, Harry Maniard, on June the 3rd, 1933 was a shock
front which she never recovered. She is survived by her daughter, Lottie May Phillips, and six grandchildren: Mrs. Helen Trucksess, Irene and Aldith Phillips. Lillian. Catherine and
Keith Garnet. There are also two great grandchildren, Janith and Rose Lynn Trucksess.
Mrs. Garner died at St. Vincent’s hospital in Indianapolis October 31, 1933. She displayed unusual patience in her suffering. Her cheerfulness with her lot during the long weeks of
illness impressed her friends and attendants who kept watch with the family at the bed side.
Mrs. Garner became a member of the Brownsburg Christian church, February 26, 1889 during the pastorate of Urban C. Brewer. The church joins in a fellowship of sympathy with
the family.
GARNER—The family of Esther F. Garner wishes to thank relatives, neighbors and friends for all their kindness during the suffering and death of one so dear to them.
Especial thanks are given to Dr. Scudder for his efforts, Mr. and Mrs. Evans and John. Walsh, Rev. Fugit, Mrs. Marshall, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Phillips and grandchildren of E. Garner.
WELL KNOWN FARMER PASSES ON SUDDENLY
Albert Thomas Garner, a life long resident of Lincoln township, and one of Brownsburg’s most successful farmers passed away suddenly at his home about two miles north of
Brownsburg on Monday March 9 at 5 P. M. Mr. Garner has reached the allotted span of life, being 70 years of age a few days before his death. He was born near Clermont on
Feb.29, 1856.
While he had been in ill health for about five weeks his demise was not expected and his death comes as a shock to the community. The end came peacefully. Mrs. Garner had
handed her husband a book and stepped out to speak to a neighbor. Upon her return Mr. Garner was found dead, the book in his lap and his head thrown back as if asleep
He is survived by his widow, two children Harry M. Garner and Lottie M. Phillips six grandchildren two sisters Mrs. Mollie McDaniel and Mrs. Wilda Johnson, and one brother,
Charles Garner, all of whom reside in Brownsburg and vicinity. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Elder Fuson. Interment was in
Greenlawn cemetery.
ALBERT THOMAS GARNER
Albert Thomas Gamer was born
February 29, 1856, and died March 9, 1926, at 3 P. M., aged 70 years and 9 days. He was the son of Harrison and Francis Garner, one a family of nine children, being the sixth
one to pass to the great beyond.
He was united in marriage to Esther Florence Duncan at Clermont,. Indiana, January 27, 1878. To this union was born two children, Harry M Gamer and Lottie M. Phillips
He resided in this immediate vicinity all his life and was a very successful farmer. He was a member of the Bethesda Baptist church and lived a Christian life to the best of his
knowledge In business life he was always conscientious and fair and was well liked by all who knew him.. He was a kind and considerate husband and father, who will be greatly
missed.
The sunset of this life is but the daybreak of life eternal
He leaves to mourn his departure a beloved widow, son and daughter, six grand children, Lillian, Catherine and Keith Garner, Helen South, Irene and Aldeth Phillips.
To these grand children he was much devoted. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mollie McDaniel and Mrs. Wilda Johnson, and one brother, Charles Garner all of this vicinity.
The funeral was held at the late home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Elder R. A. Fuson. Interment was in Greenlawn cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors, friends and relatives for their acts of kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our husband and father,
Albert Thomas Garner.Esther F. Garner, Barry M. Garner, Lotte M. Phillips.
Lighted A Match To Test Oil In Tractor—In M. E. Hospital In Critical Condition .
Harry Garner, aged about 50, living two miles northeast of town is in the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis in a precarious condition suffering from severe burns received early
Tuesday morning.
Before starting his days work, be first attempted to test the oil in his tractor. It is of the older models’ without an oil gauge, having a plate over the crank case that must be removed to
measure the depth of the oil.
Garner removed the plate then lighted a match to see into the crankcase, when there was an explosion which threw burning oil all over both hands and arms and about the
body from the waist up. He was dragged away by his son, who extinguished the flames.
Dr. McClure was summoned and dressed the wounds. He says the skin from both hands and forearms came off like a glove and that there were other severe burns in spots about
the body extending as high up as the back of his neck. He insisted that Gamer be taken to the hospital at once but consent was not obtained until Wednesday
Garner insists that he had tested the oil in the same manner a hundred times, but it is quite evident that the seepage of gasoline into the crankcase had been heavy and that he used
this dangerous method Just once too often.’ ‘
It is quite evident that he inhaled some flame and his condition is critical. If his life is saved he will probably lose one or both hands, and in event a hand is saved, considerable skin
grafting will be necessary.
Mr. Garner is a son of Mrs. Esther Garner, and since the death of his; wife about two years ago, has continued to live on his farm and make a home for his three children
He is widely known and his many friends are sincerely hoping for the best.
TRACTOR BLAST FATAL
Harry Garner, 48. Dies of Burns at Methodist Hospital
Burns suffered in a gasoline explosion caused the death Saturday, at the Methodist Hospital, of Harry Garner, age forty-eight, R.R. 2 Brownsburg. He was burned Tuesday when the
explosion wrecked a tractor he was operating. Dr. E.R. Wilson, deputy coroner. investigated.
CARDS OF THANKS
GARNER—We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the relatives, friends neighbors for their many acts kindness and sympathy shown during our recent tragedy
bereavement The family Harry Garner.
Burns Prove Fatal To Harry M. Garner
Harry M. Garner, who was fatally burned last week while examining the oil in his tractor, died from his injuries at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Saturday about noon.
Funeral services held at the late home northeast of town. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, followed by burial at Greenlawn cemetery.
Mr. Garner was born, Dec. 20, 1883. He was the son of Albert, and Esther Garner. He was married in 1906 to Rena Jenkins of Brownsburg. Mrs. Garner died two years ago.
The survivors are his mother. Mrs. Esther Garner; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Phillips: two daughters. Miss Lillian Garner and Miss Catherine Garner and a Son, Keith Garner. all Brownsburg..
Mrs. Harry Garner Dead
Mrs. Harry Garner passed away Sunday. April 12th, 1931 at her home 2 1/2 miles northeast of Brownsburg. after having been an invalid for the past ten years. She was taken
suddenly ill with pleurisy last Friday. and this developed into pneumonia which caused her death.
Susan Lorena was the daughter of Elizabeth and Milton Jenkins, and was born on the Jenkins farm south of Brownsburg. December 24, 1884. being 46 years 3 months and 28 days
of age.
On November 4 1907 she was United in marriage to Harry Garner to which union was born three children. Lillian aged 24. Catherine aged 15 and Keith aged 13.
In addition to the husband and children she is survived by two brothers. George Jenkins of Geneva and John of near Lebanon. Her parents and one sister, Mrs. Kate Winings.
having preceded her in death several years ago.
She was a member of White Lick Presbyterian church and while she had been an invalid for ten years, she was always patient and uncomplaining. Funeral services were conducted
at the late home by Rev. Urban Ogden of Indianapolis, Tuesday afternoon, April 14th at 2 o’clock, followed be burial at Greenlawn cemetery